Chapter 1270: The Object in the Coffin

This space was truly extraordinary. Logically, a tomb chamber couldn't be this vast, but upon entering, they felt as if they had stepped into a hidden paradise, a secret miniature world rather than a mere burial site.

At this moment, others also noticed the jade coffin hovering above their heads. Its shimmering, radiant appearance immediately marked it as a treasure.

The coffin alone was worth an untold fortune!

Everyone's breathing quickened. Having journeyed this far, they knew the tomb's owner was extraordinary, and their funerary items were undoubtedly priceless treasures. Their entire search had been aimed at finding the tomb owner's sarcophagus.

By common practice, a tomb owner's most precious possessions were interred within their coffin.

With the Three-Three Flower itself beneath them, could the tomb owner's other possessions be even more valuable than this immortality elixir?

At that moment, someone hesitantly raised a question: "That immortality elixir down there must belong to the tomb owner, right? Could it be that... he's not dead yet?"

The moment those words were spoken, everyone froze, a chill creeping up their spines.

They couldn't even breach the magic array protecting the immortality elixir, which spoke volumes about the incredible power of its creator. If that individual were still alive, they would all simply be lambs to the slaughter.

Yan Xuehen subtly shook her head. "There's no need to worry unduly," she said. "Legend states that the Three-Three Flower only blooms once every three thousand years, and its effects can only be obtained after it has blossomed. It's highly probable that when the tomb's owner acquired it, the timing wasn't right for it to bloom, thus preventing them from consuming the elixir."

Hearing her explanation, the group felt somewhat relieved, finding her analysis quite plausible.

Many people secretly glanced at Yan Xuehen. Though her aura seemed weak, she possessed an enigmatic charm, and her profound knowledge had thoroughly impressed them. It was no wonder the Lion Spirit had sought to claim her earlier.

Princess Soren, meanwhile, scrutinized Zu An, wondering what kind of charm this man possessed to have so many beautiful and capable women devotedly following him.

Capable women were often proud and arrogant, yet these three women coexisted remarkably harmoniously, showing no hint of jealousy or rivalry. This utterly baffled Princess Soren, making her even more curious about Zu An.

Seeing that they couldn't breach the Three-Three Flower's protective array in the short term, the group shifted their attention to the jade coffin.

The group marveled, utterly perplexed as to how the jade coffin remained suspended in the air.

They knew that the rules of this place severely restricted them; while they might manage to jump a few zhang high, flight was utterly impossible.

Yet, this incredibly heavy jade coffin somehow floated serenely.

"How do we get up there?" The question resonated in everyone's minds, and they collectively turned their gaze toward Zu An and his companions.

Throughout their journey, their strength and extensive knowledge had profoundly impressed everyone present.

Yan Xuehen, lost in thought, began to slowly pace around the chamber.

As she was injured, Zu An, concerned about any potential dangers, stayed close by to offer protection.

Yu Yanluo remained stationary, her expression peculiar as she watched the two walk side by side. She couldn't shake the feeling that they looked like a perfectly matched pair of celestial lovers, making her feel like an outsider.

Yun Jianyue felt something similar, though her thoughts veered in a different direction. "Perhaps I should find an opportunity to set them up?" she mused. "If the story of a master and disciple vying for the same man spread across the world, I'd be laughing in my sleep."

Before anyone realized it, Yan Xuehen had circumnavigated the entire hall. She then closed her eyes, pondering everything around her, while the group held their breath, fearful of disturbing her thoughts.

After a brief pause, Yan Xuehen opened her eyes. "The layout of this hall appears to be based on the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams," she declared. "If so, the 'Gate of Life' should be in this direction..."

As she spoke, she walked in a specific direction, stopping after a dozen steps before a wall.

Her beautiful eyes scanned the wall for a moment, then she suddenly pressed on the fifth stone block in the ninth row.

The massive stone brick immediately retracted inward, followed by a rumbling sound. Faint blue lines of light then flickered across the entire hall.

At that moment, Princess Soren's gasp of surprise rang out: "Look!"

Following her gaze, everyone saw a transparent, blue-green platform materialize beneath the suspended jade coffin. Immediately, blue, transparent steps extended from all four sides of the platform, reaching down to the ground.

"This is..." The sight before them stunned everyone. They had never witnessed such an ingenious mechanism.

However, the steps were ethereal and translucent, appearing like mere layers of air. The group wondered if they could truly bear a person's weight.

The strangeness of the place made everyone hesitate; for a moment, no one dared to move, fearing hidden traps or stepping into a "Gate of Death."

Zu An, however, trusted Yan Xuehen. Since she hadn't issued any warnings, he assumed it was safe.

He then led the three women directly onto the steps. Although the transparent stairs appeared to be made of air, they were surprisingly solid to walk on, even eliciting a gasp of wonder from Yun Jianyue.

Seeing that they ascended without incident, the others could no longer restrain themselves. They rushed onto the steps, fearing that the treasures within the jade coffin would be claimed by someone else.

The group soon reached the jade coffin, and someone, unable to wait, immediately tried to push open the lid.

Zu An tried to intervene, but he was a moment too late. Surprisingly, the coffin lid opened with remarkable ease, without triggering any mechanisms.

He exchanged glances with the women, all noting the shock in each other's eyes. This defied all logic; coffin lids were typically sealed, and after encountering so many dangers along the way, why were there no defenses whatsoever at the coffin itself?

By then, everyone had a clear view of the coffin's contents, and they were all stunned.

Instead of the anticipated bones and funerary objects, the coffin held a massive primordial stone.

"A Divine-grade Primordial Stone!" exclamations rippled through the group. Even through the coffin, they could feel the immense spiritual energy emanating from it.

Although they all hailed from prominent noble families, they had seen many Heaven-grade primordial stones, and some had even occasionally glimpsed Immortal-grade ones. However, no one had ever witnessed a legendary Divine-grade Primordial Stone.

Not just the others, but even Yan Xuehen, Yun Jianyue, and Yu Yanluo were somewhat dazed. Though well-traveled and knowledgeable, they had only ever chanced upon a Divine-grade Primordial Stone once before, as it was an item as rare as it was coveted.

A single Divine-grade Primordial Stone could serve as the foundational treasure for a millennium-old sect or even as a national treasure for an entire country.

And yet, the Divine-grade Primordial Stone before them was so colossal it nearly filled the entire coffin.

No wonder they had found Primordial Spirit Dew earlier; it must have been residue from this Divine Primordial Stone.

"Huh, wait a minute," someone muttered. "Why would this be in a coffin? Could it be that..."

Just then, a trembling voice broke the silence: "There seems to be a person sealed inside..."

The Divine Primordial Stone was amber-colored and somewhat translucent. Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that indeed, a person was sealed within: a remarkably beautiful young noblewoman.

Her cloud-like hair bun was elegantly coiffed, adorned with beautiful beaded flowers woven from gold and silver threads, further accentuating her slender neck and noble demeanor.

Her eyebrows were like distant spring mountains, and her countenance was radiant. Long, flowing skirts and wide-sleeved robes enveloped her captivating figure, her entire being exuding an astonishingly mature and alluring charm.

For some reason, in a fleeting moment, she seemed to exude a seductive and enchanting allure. Yet, upon closer inspection, her graceful, serene oval face betrayed no emotion, and her moist red lips offered no trace of a captivating smile.

Her entire demeanor was one of dignified composure, possessing a noble and inviolable presence.

"Such a peerless beauty exists in this world?" A group of demon experts were somewhat captivated, subconsciously comparing her to Yu Yanluo and the other women nearby. Truly, each possessed her unique charm, like the plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, each beautiful in its own right. It was only a pity that the women wore veils, hiding their faces.

Zu An, too, felt a strange sense of déjà vu. How was it that every time he ventured into an ancient tomb, he encountered a peerless beauty in a coffin?

First, he had encountered Mi Li in the Brightmoon Academy secret realm. Then, he met the Mermaid Queen in West Quanchiu. And now today, another? Was he fated to encounter female corpses?!

Speaking of which, how could this woman possess two such distinctly different temperaments?

He had only witnessed a similar duality in Daji previously. Could this woman also have been a demon during her lifetime?

Just then, a chattering voice from beside him whispered, "She seems... she seems to be alive?"